Real Genius (1985)
Most 80s movies about smart kids didn’t actually like smart kids. They were often represented as feckless loners (WarGames), hopelessly awkward dweebs (Revenge of the Nerds), emotionally volatile over-achievers (Breakfast Club) or taped-up coke-bottle-glass-wearing jokes. You get the picture. Real Genius (1985) was different. Not only did it put nerds in the spotlight – it … Read more